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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,104, 67,763.52 and 26,748

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,104, 67,763.52 and 26,748 is: 36,912.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,104 : 67,763.52 = 26,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,104/67,763.52 = 26,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,104x = 67,763.52 × 26,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,104x = 1,812,538,632.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,538,632.96/49,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,912.24

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